August 4, 2026
Evening Reflections
Love Me Loudly…
There is something so calming about ending the day at Burton Chace Park. As the sun slowly slipped below the horizon, the marina grew quieter. Boats gently rocked in the water, seagulls drifted peacefully across the harbor, and the evening birds began arriving one by one to settle in for the night.
One of my favorite sights is always the sea lions. Curled up together on the dock, they looked so peaceful, completely trusting the moment. Watching them rest is a reminder that not every moment has to be filled with movement. Sometimes the most beautiful thing we can do is simply be.
Tonight’s quote stayed with me:
“I let life love me loudly.”
What a beautiful way to live. When we slow down enough to notice sunsets, birds, calm water, and sleeping sea lions, life has a way of reminding us that love is all around us. Sometimes it arrives with great fanfare, and sometimes it whispers through the quiet.
I’m ending today with a grateful heart. Thank you, Burton Chace Park, for another beautiful evening.
Capturing beauty, sharing light.
—April 💜



